Weekly Space Report: Nah! No Need to Catch the Booster!

A little thin this week. Highlights:

  • Ship 35 static fires (streamed @ 4k)

  • Booster 14 moved to launch tower. But returned to build site later.

  • FAA license updated specifically for TF9. No Booster Catch.

  • Flight 8 mishap report submitted to the FAA and is under review.

  • Pad B big (double crane) lift to place the new Orbital Launch Mount.

  • Water bag stress testing on Pad B stubby lifting arms.

  • Test tank 17 closeups show next booster design changes. Optimized engine placement.

  • Final demolition at Star Factory to prepare for the Gigabay.

  • Old high bay demolition progress

  • Next sections of Ship 38 spotted.

  • New Section possibly for Booster 18 spotted.

  • Falcon 9: Starlink 15-4, Starlink 6-83, Starlink 6-67, Starlink 5-15

  • Gilmour Space anticipated test flight #1 scrubbed.

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